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Principal Platform Engineer (OnSite)

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Job Summary

Design, deploy, and modernize platform systems for critical defense and aerospace missions. Own Linux server administration, Kubernetes development, and DevSecOps practices to improve performance, scalability, and security across on-premises and cloud environments. Build and optimize build/test and CI/CD pipelines, provision platform infrastructure resources, collaborate in technical exchange meetings, and mentor engineers while delivering reliable containerized platform capabilities.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: DevOps, Cloud & Infrastructure

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Design and implement system updates and upgrades focused on Linux server administration and Kubernetes development.
•Deploy, integrate, and support containerized platforms using Kubernetes and Docker.
•Architect and support build/test pipelines optimized for performance across virtualized and cloud environments.
•Provision platform, storage, and networking resources for on-premises COTS infrastructure.
•Collaborate in technical exchange meetings, provide project status updates, and mentor engineers on tools and best practices.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 107,500 - 204,500 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceLong-term Disability401kParental LeavePaid LeaveHolidays

Key Requirements

•Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
•Experience with integration, cloud technologies, containerization, and Infrastructure/Platform as a Service.
•Proficiency in Linux development and microservices architecture.
•Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Chef, or similar tools.
•Active and Current TS/SCI security clearance required on Day 1; U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.

Experience:8+ years

Education:Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Skills:MentoringIssue resolutionAdherence to best practicesCollaboration

Certifications:Security Plus

Tech Stack:LinuxKubernetesDockerDevSecOpsMicroservicesCI/CDAnsibleChefPythonJavaRubyBashC++C#GoAtlassian JiraConfluenceBitbucketJenkinsAgile

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Security Clearance:TS/SCI without Polygraph

Company Brief

RTX

Designs, manufactures, and services aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Arlington, United States

Founded: 2020

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